The 2023 Toyota RAV4 has unveiled a series of upgrades and a raft of enhancements that focus on improving life on board with new multimedia systems and a customisable new digital driver’s instrument display. Safety is enhanced, too, with new functions added to the Toyota Safety Sense systems. The changes are rolled out across the full range of hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric models, making the world’s original and best-selling recreational SUV an even more desirable proposition.
2023 Toyota RAV4: new multimedia system
The new RAV4 adopts Toyota’s latest multimedia system which features a larger,10.5-inch screen with a high-definition colour display.
The standard system provides cloud-based navigation that allows for accurate journey planning with information that’s constantly updated, plus live details of traffic and road events and how easy or hard it might be to find a parking place near your destination.
Thanks to the included four-year over-the-air “Smart Service” data package, customers can access Toyota’s latest multimedia and navigation systems without having to pair their smartphones to the vehicle.
The user experience is seamless with the accompanying MyT smartphone app, so customers can keep track of various vehicle information, such as driving analytics, fuel levels, warnings and “find my car” function. There’s also the time-saving convenience of being able to use the app to book service and maintenance appointments at Toyota centres.
Smartphone integration with Android Auto® is available and for added convenience, wireless smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay® is featured as standard.
There are more ways to communicate with your car using the new on-board voice agent that will respond to spoken requests to adjust the climate control, choose multimedia options, make a phone call, or open and close the windows. “Hey Toyota” is designed to understand conversational speech, so if you say “I’m cold” it will respond by closing the windows or raising the air conditioning temperature.
A further, optional multimedia system is also available, offering additional functions. It introduces an embedded navigation system that will operate when no data connection is available. It also recognises highway signs and can provide local weather alerts and notify the driver of restricted LEZs (low emission zones).
Remote services
The new RAV4 comes with more remote functions the driver can make use of without having to be in or near their vehicle. The familiar worries about whether you have left a window open, the doors unlocked or the lights on after you’ve walked away from your car are addressed with remote notifications to confirm the vehicle is secure. This feature is standard on all new RAV4 models.
You can also lock and unlock the doors – a handy feature if someone without a key needs access, for example to drop off a parcel or to clean the car. The hazard lights can also be flashed, making the vehicle easier to spot in a big or busy car park. These features are newly standard on mid-grade models, together with remote operation of the climate control to warm up or cool the cabin before making a journey.
2023 Toyota RAV4: new digital combimeter
It’s a feature of all-new Toyota models that the driver can view and take in key vehicle data at-a-glance, so there is the least distraction from their focus on driving and the road ahead. The new RAV4 introduces a new digital combimeter in the instrument binnacle that comes with flexible display settings. There is a choice of four styles and three layouts and personalisation options for the 12.3-inch display so the driver can choose the most relevant information needed between the numerical speedometer and digital dials, as well as other information such as an eco-driving meter, audio track information, or Adaptive Cruise Control display, among others.
These layouts are presented in four different style themes for a more customised look and feel: Casual, Smart, Sport and Tough.
The new unit is standard on all grades apart from the entry-level Icon model which uses a 7-inch version of the combimeter.
2023 Toyota RAV4: enhanced Toyota Safety Sense
The new RAV4 gains enhanced Toyota Safety Sense functions that can warn the driver and help avoid a wider range of common road accident risks.
The Pre-Collision System (PCS) gains intersection support that can help with safer turns at junctions. It will detect if the car is about to cross the path of any oncoming traffic, and if there are any pedestrians crossing the road into which the vehicle is moving, alerting the driver and, if necessary, initiating braking control to help avoid an impact.
Emergency Steering Assist is also newly provided, helping the driver avoid a pedestrian who has stepped into the road while keeping the car under control and within its traffic lane. On the RAV4 Plug-in, the system will also recognise and react to bicycles and parked vehicles. The RAV4 Plug-in’s PCS also gains the ability to detect oncoming vehicles in the car’s traffic lane and reduce the risk of a head-to-head collision.
New exterior colour
A new Platinum White Pearl exterior colour is being introduced for all grades of the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid and Hybrid. Dynamic grade will see the introduction of a Platinum White Pearl bi-tone with Midnight Black Metallic for both variants.
Production of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 will begin during the third quarter of this year.
All information is correct at the time of publishing.
Hi Team Toyota,
We have ordered a rav4 phev in dynamic trim colour silver. In April 22 . My wife changed her mind on the colour, would like the pearl white. Having contacted the dealer, they tried and failed. Which was disappointing as the rav4 build is still not in progress 🤔. According to MyT app. Delivery is scheduled in for 2 December. Does the purchase order pass a certain time point,for changing the order which means build is close to starting. Maybe a counter displaying more information on commencing build dates and shipping information would keep customers happy as this looks like the new normal.
Hi Gerald, thanks for your comment and congratulations on your new purchase.
Any changes to the order run the risk of losing the build slot. Your local Toyota Centre will be able to provide updates on your order as and when they become available.
Thanks,
Toyota UK
I have a 21 plate RAV, I love it but it misses a few crucial things.
The interior switch work for windows etc is not illuminated.
The side lights do not illuminate when unlocking at night.
Will the 2023 RAV have these?
Hi Guy,
Thanks for your feedback.
MY23 RAV4 Excel and Dynamic Grades will have auto folding heated mirrors with puddle lights.
Thanks.
So still no lights on interior switches? You do know it’s 2022 now and pretty much every other car has these?
I ordered a Red RAV 4 Plug in Dynamic Premium in January 2022. I was initially told Sept ish for delivery and more recently 9th November. Ok no problem. However yesterday I got a phone call from the dealer saying that the Red was not available as I would be getting a 2023 model. Not great but Ok until I asked about the 2023 spec and trim levels where I got no useful info at all. It seems like the dynamic premium no longer exists. One of the features that I really wanted (and prompted me to order a Toyota!) was the head up display which seems to have disappeared… Add to that there was no guarantee as to the price and finance rates. I was told they would “probably” honour the price and finance rate. Of course that leaves unanswered the question what price one uses as reference when the trim level I ordered is no longer made…. Then the final sting in the tail I was told delivery would be “sometime next year” and “probably not the first quarter of the year”… That means definitely more than 12 months wait and possibly 18 months… This is seriously below the standard that I would expect of a company like Toyota
Hi Lyndon,
Thanks for your comment.
We are very sorry ot hear about your experience.
Please contact our Customer Relations Team to discuss this further.
You can find them here – https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre#/iframe/https%3A%2F%2Fforms.toyota.co.uk%2Fcontact-us.
Thanks.
Hi Lyndon,
I feel your frustration, as in Jan last year I also ordered the exact same model which has just being pushed back month on month. I chased the dealer in November 22 only to be told it’s now showing on the dealers system with an eta of August 23……losing faith and looking at other PHEV’s as in need of a bigger vehicle than present Toyota.
Hi Andy, thanks for your comment.
We are sorry to hear this and apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Due to the global semi-conductor micro-chip shortage, lead times are longer than usual. We would like to assure you that we are doing everything we can to deliver your vehicle as quickly as possible.
Thanks for your patience.
Hi Toyota team
rav4 2023 production has already started
Thank you
Hi
I ordered the 2022 RAV4 Excel in March 2022, I asked the dealer at the beginning of Sept about the delivery and was assured delivery was still Nov/Dec 2022. This week I asked for an update and was told I would get a 2023 Excel and delivery would be September 2023. I asked another dealer what the delivery would be if I ordered a 2023 Excel and he said delivery would be September 2023. There was no advantage in ordering it 6 months earlier. When I ordered the original car I bought options to make sure it was below 40k now it will be over 40k. Will Toyota respect the original P/O? Very Frustrating I was so looking forward to my new car over Christmas.
Regards John
Hi John,
Firstly, we’d like to thank you for your order.
We completely understand your frustration and apologise for the inconvenience this experience has caused.
Unfortunately, lead times are unusually long due to the global semi-conductor shortage, as we have to adjust our production plans if parts are not available.
Given the long lead times, by the time an order actually gets built, production has often moved on to the next model year. This generally means that the vehicle gets additional equipment, which does incur a cost. We understand that this is annoying.
If you would like to discuss this issue further, please contact our Customer Relations Team here – https://www.toyota.co.uk/help-centre#/iframe/https%3A%2F%2Fforms.toyota.co.uk%2Fcontact-us.
Many thanks.
When will Toyota finalise the MY23 Specs for the Rav4 Plugin and release to the public so we can see what were actually buying ?
Hi Steven,
Thanks for your question.
Please contact your Toyota Centre for details on MY23 RAV4 specifications.
Thanks.
Thanks for the reply, but this is the issue, they don’t know. They know it’s changing but as to exactly what features will be included in each model version, it’s still an unknown as is the revised price. I believe you will start building the MY23 soon, I was hoping you could tell us that the final spec and prices will be available on the web site from November… for example?
Hi Steven,
The website displays MY23 pricing.
Your Toyota Centre should be able to inform you of specifications.
Which Toyota Centre are you dealing with?
Many thanks.
Snow’s Portsmouth
Hi. I’m considering ordering the Rav4 Dynamic Phev and was told current lead time is April23 but dealership couldn’t tell me if it would be the 22 or 23 model. Could someone tell me when does the production line change to the 23 spec please as I don’t want to put in an order just to have it cancelled
Hi David,
Thanks for your interest.
Orders for the RAV4 should now be MY23.
Thanks.
Hello I’ve ordered the 2023 tab 4 phev dynamic in pearl white does that mean I’ll be getting the new white pearl or the old one same as my CHR dynamic
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your order.
Our Product Team have advised that you will be recieving the White Pearl Bi-tone.
Thanks.
Will the MY23 RAV4 come with JBL and Panoramic View Monitor as an option or will they be standard for the UK, please?
Hi Melvyn,
Thanks for your comment.
More information on the MY23 RAV4 will be available soon.
Thanks.
I just placed an order with a chosen Toyota dealer with this info in mind, the dealer has only got the old information and its not clear on what spec I will be able to order, I want the full spec, JPB, Pano roof, Leather ventilated seats, Head up display and all the trimmings.
I made sure they understand that I want the lot but at the moment they can’t tell me anything other than I have to wait for almost a year for delivery, do you have a date when the information will be available?
Hi David,
Thank you for your order.
Your Toyota Centre should be able to give you information on MY23 RAV4 specifications.
Please keep an eye on our blog, social media channels and website for the latest information.
Many thanks.